In a surprising move, the U. S. Justice Department has taken legal action against California's recent law aimed at protecting communities from oil and gas drilling. This law, which started in 2024, requires new oil wells to be at least 3, 200 feet away from schools, homes, and hospitals. The Justice
A new surf spot is coming to Washington County, Utah. It's called Zion Shores. This place will have man-made waves, just like the ocean. The waves will be perfect every time. No waiting for the right wave. No guessing. Just perfect waves. But there's a problem. Utah is dry. Very dry. Water is preci
A husband-wife duo from Berkeley is blending art and science in a fresh way. Tiffany Shlain and Ken Goldberg, both artists in their own right, have teamed up for a new project. Their work, "Ancient Wisdom for a Future Ecology: Trees, Time and Technology, " is set to hit San Francisco soon. This isn
Obesity is a big problem. It's getting worse and hurting people's hearts. But there's good news. Moving more can help, no matter how old you are. First, let's talk about kids and teens. They spend a lot of time sitting around. Schools and neighborhoods should make it easier for them to run, play, a
A federal judge has put a stop to President Trump's recent attempt to block wind energy projects. Judge Royce Lamberth, appointed by Reagan, ruled that work can continue on the Revolution Wind project. This project is set to provide power to Rhode Island and Connecticut and is almost finished. The
PFAS, or "forever chemicals, " are a serious problem for pregnant women and their unborn babies. These chemicals can cause low birth weight, premature births, and even infant deaths. They stick around in our bodies and the environment forever. You can find them in drinking water, fish, soil, and eve
The Trump administration's takeover brought swift and severe changes to public lands. The Department of the Interior saw a massive overhaul, with 2, 300 employees let go, leaving key agencies like the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) understaffed. This wasn't just about cutt
The Science Museum of Minnesota is considering a big move to protect the land around the Pine Needles cabin. This cabin, located by the St. Croix River, could soon be part of a conservation easement. This means most of the 27-acre property would be off-limits to development, keeping it natural and o
In the heart of South Carolina, a battle is brewing. A massive data center is on the drawing board, but not everyone is thrilled. Critics are worried about the impact on the environment and the local way of life. The project promises jobs and economic growth, but at what cost? The ACE Basin is a tr
A game creator has decided to remove their AI-assisted roguelike card game from Steam. The game, called Hardest, was released in June 2025 and will be taken down on January 30, 2026. The developer, Rakuel, made this choice after realizing the broader impacts of using AI-generated content. Rakuel in
